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2015 Ford F-250 Steering Problems

Steering complaints account for 126 of 296 total complaints (43%) filed on the 2015 Ford F-250, with a median failure mileage of 68,083. No related recall exists for this issue based on NHTSA data.

Steering complaints
126
43% of 296
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
68,084 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a violent side-to-side shake of the steering wheel and front end, often called the "death wobble," triggered by hitting a pothole, bridge expansion joint, or rough pavement.
  • The wobble typically starts at highway speeds above 30 to 60 mph and does not stop until the driver brakes hard or slows well below 30 mph.
  • Some drivers report a sudden violent steering wheel jerk that felt like it was snatched from their hands, in one case ending with the truck leaving the road.
  • Multiple owners say dealers replaced parts such as the traction bar, ball joint, and drag bar, along with tire balancing, without resolving the wobble.
  • Several complaints note the shaking recurs repeatedly on the same stretches of highway regardless of new tires or brakes.

When 2015 Ford F-250 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 3, 2016, latest Jul 22, 2026.

2015 Ford F-250 steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter102016 Q12018 Q42020 Q12021 Q22022 Q32023 Q42025 Q1
126 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q1 (10).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201043 (41%)
  2. 2011149 (40%)
  3. 2012130 (40%)
  4. 201340 (34%)
  5. 201481 (48%)
  6. 2015126 (43%)
  7. 2016118 (41%)
  8. 2017717 (62%)
  9. 2018252 (63%)
  10. 2019776 (67%)
  11. 202045 (17%)
  12. 202115 (9%)
  13. 20227 (6%)
  14. 20234 (9%)
  15. 20244 (11%)
  16. 20254 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2015 Ford F-250?
Steering complaints make up 126 of the 296 total complaints filed for the 2015 F-250, or 43% of all complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford F-250 steering issue?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2015 Ford F-250.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2015 F-250?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2015 F-250 is 68,083.5 miles, though individual reports range from lower to higher mileage.
How does the 2015 F-250 compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2015 model's 43% share is close to nearby years like 2016 (41%) and 2014 (48%), but lower than 2017 (62%) and 2019 (67%), which show much higher steering complaint shares.
Did steering complaints on the 2015 F-250 lead to crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this steering complaint set on the 2015 F-250 lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.